What Causes the Engine Malfunction Light to Illuminate and the Vehicle to Fail to Start?
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Engine malfunction light illumination and failure to start can be caused by: 1. Poor quality or substandard gasoline; 2. Oxygen sensor failure; 3. Air flow sensor malfunction; 4. Spark plug carbon buildup; 5. Engine knocking; 6. Coolant temperature sensor damage; 7. Engine misfiring. Solutions for engine malfunction light illumination and failure to start include: 1. Switching to higher-octane gasoline; 2. Replacing the oxygen sensor; 3. Replacing the air flow sensor; 4. Cleaning the spark plugs; 5. Replacing the engine; 6. Replacing the coolant temperature sensor. To reset the engine malfunction light: Turn the vehicle on and off three times consecutively.